Why Most Sales Teams Underperform (And How to Fix It) | Ben Wright
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Ben Wright discusses the factors that drive sales performance beyond just sales skills.
Most business owners think poor sales performance comes down to bad salespeople. Ben Wright disagrees. In this episode of Built to Sell Built to Buy , Sam Penny sits down with sales strategist and founder of Stronger Sales Teams, Ben Wright, to unpack what really drives sales performance and why behaviour, process and leadership often matter more than sales skills. Ben shares practical insights from more than 25 years in sales, including why most sales training fails, how sales and marketing teams can work together more effectively, the importance of speed-to-lead, and how a strong sales function can dramatically increase enterprise value. If you're a founder, sales leader or business owner looking to build a business that scales beyond you, this episode is packed with actionable lessons. In This Episode ✔ Why most sales teams underperform ✔ The biggest myth about sales performance ✔ Why behaviour beats skill in sales ✔ How to improve lead quality and conversion rates ✔ The power of speed-to-lead ✔ Why sales and marketing must work together ✔ How customer lifetime value drives enterprise value ✔ Common leadership mistakes that weaken sales teams ✔ The role of accountability in…
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